Nominations for “Missouri’s Most Engaged Neighbors” Now Being Accepted Year-Round Online
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The statewide recognition of Missouri’s Most Engaged Neighbor as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week (Sept. 28 to Oct. 4) is being expanded this year with nominations accepted all year online at http://missourigoodneighborweek.com . “We heard from participants and nominators this year that the week came and went, and they did not get nominations submitted. So, instead of creating a barrier to nominations, we want to open the process to collect names all year. Then we will recognize the winning nominations during Missouri Good Neighbor Week,” said David Burton, a University of Missouri Extension community development specialist. During Missouri Good Neighbor Week in 2023, 62 people were nominated for recognition. Each of them received an acknowledgment letter and gift by mail. Twelve were selected for the statewide honor and received an award certificate and prize check. A few honorees were highlighted in local media coverage, and one was included in the Show Me Mo